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Barbara R. Rutherford

Barbara R. Rutherford

Oct 25, 2022

Barbara Ramsey Rutherford, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 25,2022. She was born in West Helena, Arkansas on December 12, 1933, to the late James Ramsey and Lela (Muse) Ramsey. Barbara worked as a nurse for over 50 years. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, James and Lela (Muse) Ramsey. She is survived by her son, Edwin...

Harold G. Bell

Harold G. Bell

Oct 24, 2022

Harold Bell was born April 15, 1943, to the union of Maryland Bell, Sr. and Effie Teasley Bell in Charlotte, TN. He was one of eleven siblings which seven preceded him in death, Betty Rose Collier, Imogene Hollingsworth, Emmitt Bell, Sr., Irene Bell, Charlie Bell, Jim H. Bell and Erline Bell. He went from labor to reward on the morning...

Kennie Wade Clement

Kennie Wade Clement

Oct 3, 2022

Kennie Wade Clement born May 22, 1954, went home to be with his Lord, October 3, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father Philip Clement (Pap), his father Edward Mays and mother, Nell Mays. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Evelyn Clement, his daughter Deonna Louallen (Ernie Louallen), his son Daniel Clement (Donna Stewart-Clement),...

Sidney Fred Anderson

Sidney Fred Anderson

Sep 29, 2022

Sidney Fred Anderson, age 80, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022. He was born in Fairview, Tennessee on March 23, 1942. He worked for State Industries as a personnel/plant supervisor for 44 years and served his country in the United States Army. Sidney is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Pauline (Caruthers) Anderson; brothers, Allen Anderson, Gilbert...

Julia Ann Morris

Julia Ann Morris

Sep 28, 2022

Julia Ann (Duke) Morris, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. She was born March 30, 1947, in Gainesboro, Tennessee. She was a member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church. She worked in accounts payable for the Cheatham County Board of Education. Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Lillie Sircy Duke; sisters, Lavernia Mai...

Mary Sue Fambrough

Mary Sue Fambrough

Sep 28, 2022

Mary Sue Fambrough, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at her home. She was born in Charlotte, Tennessee, on October 3, 1931. Sue was a factory worker at ACME Boot Factory. She is preceded in death by her parents, Otto Ivo Pardue and Leona (Sesler) Pardue; husband, Larry Harper Fambrough; son, Larry Dale Fambrough; and brothers, Samuel,...

Mary Jane Groves

Mary Jane Groves

Sep 27, 2022

Mary Jane Groves, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. She was born in Ashland City, Tennessee on January 29, 1943, to the late J.T. Proctor and Kate (Ragan) Proctor. She worked for ACME Boot, Kemps Foodland, Ashland City Elementary School in the cafeteria, and in the catering business at State Industries. She is preceded in death by...

Billy Joe "B.J." Thompson

Billy Joe "B.J." Thompson

Sep 23, 2022

Billy Joe "B.J." Thompson, 61, of Ashland City, passed away on September 23rd, 2022, at his home in Ashland City surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be 1pm to 5pm on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Cheatham County Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Billy Joe was born at Baptist Hospital in...

Roger Dale Binkley

Roger Dale Binkley

Sep 19, 2022

Roger Dale Binkley, age 67, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 3, 1955. He was a good man, hard worker, and provider for his family. He was a maintenance worker for U.S. Rollerworks. Roger is preceded in death by his parents, Maydell and Flora (Roberts) Binkley; mother-in-law, Christine Underwood; and son-in-law,...

Ashton Cole Smith

Ashton Cole Smith

Sep 19, 2022

Ashton Cole Smith, age 22, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. He was born March 30, 2000, in Dallas, Texas, to Steven and Mandy Smith. He graduated from Cheatham County High School in 2019. Ashton worked for Cheatham County Animal Hospital as a vet tech. He is preceded in death by great-grandmothers, Jerri Gray, Nona Lee Williams, and Emma...

Marlon Dee Nicholson

Marlon Dee Nicholson

Sep 10, 2022

Marlon Dee Nicholson, age 53, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022. He was born in Springfield, Tennessee on April 7, 1969. He was a self-employed mechanic, carpenter, and electrician. Marlon was a loving husband, father, and son that was so full of life and loved sharing his life with others. He loved playing football, skating, and boxing. He is...

Patricia "Pat" Denney

Patricia "Pat" Denney

Sep 9, 2022

Patricia "Pat" Jo Denney, age 79, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022. She was born in New Providence, Tennessee on August 17, 1943. Patricia worked as a real estate agent. She is preceded in death by her parents, J.D. and Ruth (Chadwick) Lewis; and sister, Rose King. She is survived by her son, Butch Denney (Michelle); daughter, Dana Langford...

Darian Bracey

Darian Bracey

Aug 22, 2022

Darian Bracey, age 50, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. He was born in Paducah, Kentucky on September 21, 1971. Darian is preceded in death by his father, Malcolm Bracey. He is survived by his mother, Shirley (Scott) Bracey; sons, Christopher Bracey, and Matthew Bracey; sisters, Dede (Bracey) Tidwell (Norman), Denise (Bracey) Anderson (Doug), Pam (Bracey) Sexton (Billy); and...

James Leburn Barrett

James Leburn Barrett

Aug 22, 2022

James Leburn Barrett, age 51, passed away on August 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on June 21, 1971, in Cannon County, Tennessee. James is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Patsy Rutledge. He is survived by his loving wife, Lani Barrett; children, Jamie Lee Barrett (Jonathan Wheeler), and Taylor Renee Cook (Harley Cook); brother, Mike...

Jacqueline "Jackie" F. (Bailey) Bullinger

Jacqueline "Jackie" F. (Bailey) Bullinger

Aug 15, 2022

Jacqueline "Jackie" F. (Bailey) Bullinger, age 80, formerly of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Hebrew, New York on May 28, 1942, to the late Henry Burch and Verna Mary (Dewey) Burch. Jackie was a devoted housewife to her husband and family. She is...

Christy Newman

Christy Newman

Aug 9, 2022

Christy Newman, Aged 50 years. Born January 28, 1972, the 6th of 7 children born to Grady and Louetta Newman of Ashland City, TN, passed away on August 9, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents Grady and Louetta Newman, sister Robbin Newman Richardson, aunt Betty Moore Sullivan. Survived by one son, Armando Reyes III, brothers Roger (Linda) Newman, Jeffrey...

Mckinley "Mack" Griffin

Mckinley "Mack" Griffin

Aug 9, 2022

McKinley "Mack" Griffin, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. He was born in Ashland City, Tennessee on March 29, 1953, to the late Floyd McKinley and Beulah Frances Harris Griffin. Mack is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd McKinley and Beulah Frances Harris Griffin, and his brother Floyd Allen Griffin. He is survived by his sons,...

Faye Lockert Mcdonald

Faye Lockert Mcdonald

Aug 7, 2022

Faye Lockert McDonald, age 89, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at her home in Ashland City, Tennessee. Faye was a Cheatham County native, born in Ashland City, Tennessee, on October 26, 1932, to the late William Bradley and Mary Hazel (Perry) Lockert. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, CSM (Ret) John Russell McDonald; brothers, W.B....

Carter Barnes

Carter Barnes

Aug 7, 2022

Royal Carter Barnes, age 87, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on August 1, 1935, to the late Joe Barnes and Edna Harper. Carter is preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Midge Pentecost, and Katherine Blythe; his first love, Joan Hudson; and his companion of 47 years, Helen Shores. He is...

Helen Ruth Crabtree

Helen Ruth Crabtree

Aug 6, 2022

Helen "Ruth" Crabtree, age 93, passed away at her home on Saturday evening, August 6, 2022. Ruth was born in Ashland City, Tennessee, to the late Clyde Russell Boyd and Beulah (Morris) Boyd. She was a Christian who loved Alan Jackson and a homemaker to her family. Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Johnnie D. Biggs and...

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